From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has …
Alabama Agriculture & Forestry Strategic Plan
Members of the Steering Committee for the Alabama Agriculture & Forestry Strategic Plan recently presented Governor Bentley their report calling for a more cooperative relationship between business and government. If enacted, it would help to create as many as 58,000 new jobs in Alabama and add $7 billion to the state’s economy by 2020. Dr. Gary Lemme, director of the …
Food Budget
Everett Griner talks about food budgets buying more than food in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
The Big Fat Surprise
A diet high in protein and fat is okay, according to New York Times Best Selling Author Nina Teicholz and her book “The Big Fat Surprise.” Cathy Isom tells us why that low-fat diet may actually be doing more harm than good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA to Invest $84 Million to Help Communities in 13 States Recover from Natural Disasters
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will invest an additional $84 million through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to help disaster recovery efforts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Pleased with Free BQA Certification Opportunity
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, many folks were glad to hear that producers once again have an opportunity to become BQA certified for free online. Executive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Josh White, is one of those. Download Audio Get …
Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide
Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Concerns with Proposed Conservation Budget Cuts
When it comes to conservation programs through the 2014 Farm Bill, there are concerns with proposed budget cuts for 2016 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Foreign Invaders
Everett Griner talks about another imported insect hitting hard in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Experts Say it’s Important to Eat Breakfast Everyday
Cathy Isom tells us why experts say you’re missing by skipping that first meal of the day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026